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BOOK CLUB - Galway

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    #422
    coconut5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 696 ✭✭✭coconut5


    Okay then, it's my official nomination.


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    #423
    bethm
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭bethm


    coconut5 wrote: »
    Okay then, it's my official nomination.
    Read it years ago wonderful read looking forward to visiting it again


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    #424
    TristanPeter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭TristanPeter


    Hey All,

    Will we just keep the BookClub to its normal night which is next Tuesday? I didn't get enough feedback to know whether or not enough members were interested in changing it to the Thursday or the Friday (once-off for a small one year anniversary celebration).

    So anyway, maybe we should just stick to the Tuesday night?

    Is that ok with everyone? I don't want to confuse people so unless there is a majority change-of-mind, next Tuesday it is :) !


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    #425
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    Next Tuesday is good :)

    These days I wouldn't really be able to "celebrate" anyway, so I'm a bit relieved tbh! This way I can stick to the one euro coffees (although after the three I had last time I wasn't able to sleep and spent the next day essentially hungover anyway)


    Also I'd feel like a total numptie bringing homemade cookies to a party type thing, but if it's just the book club I'll bring 'em!


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    #426
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    TristanPeter wrote: »
    Hey All,

    Will we just keep the BookClub to its normal night which is next Tuesday? I didn't get enough feedback to know whether or not enough members were interested in changing it to the Thursday or the Friday (once-off for a small one year anniversary celebration).

    So anyway, maybe we should just stick to the Tuesday night?

    Is that ok with everyone? I don't want to confuse people so unless there is a majority change-of-mind, next Tuesday it is :) !

    Can stick with tuesday plz... have a long day the Friday after.

    thx


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    #427
    bethm
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭bethm


    TristanPeter wrote: »
    Hey All,

    Will we just keep the BookClub to its normal night which is next Tuesday? I didn't get enough feedback to know whether or not enough members were interested in changing it to the Thursday or the Friday (once-off for a small one year anniversary celebration).

    So anyway, maybe we should just stick to the Tuesday night?

    Is that ok with everyone? I don't want to confuse people so unless there is a majority change-of-mind, next Tuesday it is :) !

    Thats fine with me was just waiting to see what the general feeling was any day next wek would have suited. Tuesday it is then unless there is a general change of mind.


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    #428
    TristanPeter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭TristanPeter


    Hello,

    A few questions for ye;

    (1) Does anyone have contact details for Bar No. 8? They don't open until the evening an I can't find an email address or phone number on the net.

    (2) What do you think of Xiney's idea to show Animal Farm, the film, for comparison purposes to the book?

    (3) Does anyone have Animal Farm (I mean the animated film :))or where can we get it?

    (4) Is it inconsiderate of other customers to ask Bar No. 8 to play it on their projector screen at the BookClub meeting?

    (5) Is it legal to show films for public viewing purposes? Maybe if it's for a club it migh be considered private?

    I think that's it for now :)

    I like the idea myself and it would be a nice change. The last time I was in Germany, a pub I visited was showing a film on their projector. It was really cool actually. There was a good crowd into watch it.


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    #429
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    TristanPeter wrote: »
    Hello,

    A few questions for ye;

    (1) Does anyone have contact details for Bar No. 8? They don't open until the evening an I can't find an email address or phone number on the net.

    Nope - soz

    (2) What do you think of Xiney's idea to show Animal Farm, the film, for comparison purposes to the book?

    Good idea

    (3) Does anyone have Animal Farm (I mean the animated film :))or where can we get it?

    Nope, can probably rent it ,or at least buy it on amazon, or *ahem* download it

    (4) Is it inconsiderate of other customers to ask Bar No. 8 to play it on their projector screen at the BookClub meeting?

    Yes, it's probably very inconsiderate, and I think they would tell you to f*ck right off if you asked to be honest

    (5) Is it legal to show films for public viewing purposes? Maybe if it's for a club it migh be considered private?

    No it's completely illegal, you would need to show it in someone's private house to make it legal, I'll volunteer to host it if you want to do it

    I think that's it for now :)

    I like the idea myself and it would be a nice change. The last time I was in Germany, a pub I visited was showing a film on their projector. It was really cool actually. There was a good crowd into watch it.

    See above...


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    #430
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    I think it's probably a bad idea to show it at Bar No 8. When I initially suggested it, I suggested renting out a room at the Galway Social Space. I've never been there nor do I know if they do that sort of thing, but I think it's probably more appropriate.


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    #431
    TristanPeter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭TristanPeter


    Pope Buckfast said he would host it :) (unverified)

    He has a fine big tv with surround sound speakers.


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    #432
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    In any case, I have just "acquired" an avi of the cartoon if we want to watch it.


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    #433
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    TristanPeter wrote: »
    Pope Buckfast said he would host it :) (unverified)

    He has a fine big tv with surround sound speakers.

    Verified!


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    #434
    yourmano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 116 ✭✭yourmano


    How does one join this club? Is there a fee or do people just show up? My girlfriend was only harking on today about how she'd love to join one.


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    #435
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    yourmano wrote: »
    How does one join this club? Is there a fee or do people just show up? My girlfriend was only harking on today about how she'd love to join one.

    No fees! Just come along to the next meeting which is at 8:30pm in Bar No. 8 on the docks this tuesday coming.


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    #436
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    Guess I've put this off long enough - didn't really feel like summarizing the book, and I still don't, but I'd better get it done before the meeting tomorrow :pac:

    Two Caravans is Marina Lewycka's second novel, following her well received comedy A Short History of Tractors in Ukranian. It has an ensemble cast of characters, immigrants from Eastern Europe, Africa and China who are employed as strawberry pickers.

    They live in cramped conditions in two caravans in the strawberry field, until they are forced to flee from the farm after the farmer's wife discovers her husband's infidelity with one of the worker women, and runs him over.

    At the same time, Irina, a naive Ukranian girl and the newest member of the crew, is kidnapped by the Neanderthal-like Vulk and fellow Ukranian Andriy has vowed to save her, despite the fact that she looks down on his coal miner's roots.



    Xiney
    6/10
    Bit preachy at the chicken farm/slaughterhouse, but enjoyable. Loved the dog!

    TristanPeter
    Only got to pg 100 so far, but it's supposed to get good 1/2 way through so I'll try to finish it. Found it hard to get into so far. Very cliched but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. No rating yet!

    Caroline
    8/10
    Very different to Short History or Tractors. All too believeable re treatment of migrant workers. Loved it though!

    Breeda Bethm
    2/10
    Could not finish it and don't think I will. Found it difficult to get into and not worthwhile putting in the effort.

    Marie coconut5
    didn't get to read it

    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Didn't get a chance to read


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    #437
    Ms. Ka
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭Ms. Ka


    Hey,

    I give 2 Caravans 7/10.

    I didnt really like it at the start but got into it about half way through.

    See you all tonight...:)


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    #438
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    Hi Guys,

    I won't make the BC tonight, sorry!

    Have fun, see you in a couple of weeks,
    pbxvi


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    #439
    TristanPeter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭TristanPeter


    I won't be able to make it either unfortunately. I have an assginment due for college and I only managed to finish part one of the book. I really like it though so far. Anyone interested in postponing tonight's meeting for a week :) ?


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    #440
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    I've finished the book but there's no hope for the cookies I'm afraid (missed the bit looking over the recipe where they have to chill and now there isn't enough time)

    so we could postpone it. Makes no difference to me really.


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    #441
    Pinkshoes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭Pinkshoes


    I'm nowhere near finished the book so another week would be welcome. But I'll go with the majority.


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    #442
    PopeBuckfastXVI
    Registered Users Posts: 5,155 ✭✭✭PopeBuckfastXVI


    Postponing would be good


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    #443
    bethm
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭bethm


    TristanPeter wrote: »
    I won't be able to make it either unfortunately. I have an assginment due for college and I only managed to finish part one of the book. I really like it though so far. Anyone interested in postponing tonight's meeting for a week :) ?
    I

    Happy to go with the flow have not finished the book yet. But just wondering if everyone will know about the change maybe its a bit late in the day to change?


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    #444
    Xiney
    Registered Users Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    perhaps at the next meeting we should give our mobile #s to make sure we get all the news? (online texts are free)


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    #445
    bethm
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭bethm


    Xiney wrote: »
    perhaps at the next meeting we should give our mobile #s to make sure we get all the news? (online texts are free)

    good idea but what about tonight. I know that one of the new members is not a member of boards so she may not check. Could I suggest that the meeting goes ahead tonight and that we could meet up next week also for those who cannot make tonight,


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    #446
    Ms. Ka
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭Ms. Ka


    Why dont we go ahead with tonight anyway so as not to leave people sitting in the pub on their own? Probably (judging from the other posts) most people meeting tonight wont have finished it anyway so we can have another meeting about it next week. (Does this make sense? its been a long day)

    If you blow on the cookies they will cool faster :)


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    #447
    bethm
    Registered Users Posts: 127 ✭✭bethm


    Ms. Ka wrote: »
    Why dont we go ahead with tonight anyway so as not to leave people sitting in the pub on their own? Probably (judging from the other posts) most people meeting tonight wont have finished it anyway so we can have another meeting about it next week. (Does this make sense? its been a long day)

    If you blow on the cookies they will cool faster :)

    Ok think thats the best solution will go tonight see you later


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    #448
    TristanPeter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭TristanPeter


    Ms. Ka wrote: »
    Why dont we go ahead with tonight anyway so as not to leave people sitting in the pub on their own? Probably (judging from the other posts) most people meeting tonight wont have finished it anyway so we can have another meeting about it next week. (Does this make sense? its been a long day)

    If you blow on the cookies they will cool faster :)

    Great idea! It's nice to meet up regardless of the books. I'd love to go tonight and if there was any way possible that I could attend...I would :)

    Xiney, that would be cool if you can get phone numbers. Online texts sounds good and you are right, at least whoever's not on Boards can be contacted.


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    #449
    TristanPeter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 717 ✭✭✭TristanPeter


    By the way, if anyone wants to print the attendance template and bring it along this evening
    BookClub Attendance Template.doc
    , it's attached here. Please edit as required.


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    #450
    Optimus Whine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭Optimus Whine


    Howdy.
    I'm the Gus, I appeared a few weeks back when you were discussing Slaughterhouse Five. My attendance since then has been non-existent but what can you do? Wont be making it tonight either, prior commitments.
    Don't know if I have to recommend a book for a future meeting but if I do I'd suggest A Portrait of The Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce.


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    #451
    carol123
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭carol123


    Hi folks!
    Had a very hectic weekend so doesn't look like I'll make it tonight. Haven't finished the book either so would be glad of a chance to meet again next week.


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